Chapter 30- While the Fox is away, the Phoenix and Leopard will Talk

Chapter 30- While the Fox is away, the Phoenix and Leopard will Talk

[Pram POV]

Today had started out as a normal day. I was just going about helping my family in the clinic since Keeno and Fia wouldn’t be available. It was about two hours after noon, and I was sitting outside taking a break from the clinic when something started happening. I felt dripping. I was confused since it wasn’t snow, but water. Though I knew what rain was due to Keeno telling me about it, I’d never actually experienced it since all we ever got was snow here. Anyway, I looked around and before long I felt another difference. It was warm, like when I’m around Keeno warm, and it was getting warmer.

All the snow around me was starting to melt fast and I was getting uncomfortable in my usual several layers of clothes. At this point Ashe and his wife came out to see what was up since I assumed everyone inside could also feel something was off.

“Pram, what’s going on out here? Why is it so hot?” (Ashe)

“Brother, why would I know?” (Pram)

“...Anyway, come over here, the snow in the tree is about to fall on you.” (Ashe)

I looked up and sure enough the snow above me was about to fall through the branches. I jumped out of the way just as it started falling.

“That would have been unpleasant. Thanks, brother.” (Pram)

“No problem. Still, I wonder what’s going on.” (Ashe)

I nodded my head in agreement with his question. We then turned to go back inside when I heard footsteps coming toward us. I turned in the direction of the footsteps and saw Miss Fiametta.

“I thought you were busy today?” (Pram)

“I finished with my stuff, though Okami isn’t. Anyway, Pram, are you free?” (Fia)

“I can be.” (Pram)

I looked over to Ashe and he nodded and went inside again.

“Pram, I need to talk to you, so come with me.” (Fia)

I nodded and we went over to her and Keeno’s home. We sat in the lounge while Huginn and Muninn were sleeping on their perch.

“Before we get to what you want to talk about, do you know why it’s getting progressively hotter today?” (Pram)

“Rasu and Keeno are having some ‘fun’, so Rasu’s heightened mood is probably causing her Sun Authority to literally heat up. It’ll go back to normal by tomorrow.” (Fia)

“...” (Pram)

“Hehehehe. No need to be so embarrassed, Pram.” (Fia)

“I-I’m not embarrassed my best friend is climbing the stairs to adulthood or anything. Why would I be? It’s not like...*ahem* Anyway, Miss Fiametta, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?” (Pram)

“I’ll be leaving soon, and Keeno probably will shortly after. I’m letting you know now so that you can get your own affairs in order so you can join her.” (Fia)

My mind went blank.

“Squawk caw!” (Huginn)

“What have I told you about calling me a spicy chicken!? I’ll show you chicken!” (Fia)

Miss Fiametta jumped up and ran over to Huginn who flapped its wings, and it flew around to avoid Miss Fiametta. I silently watched the two of them run and fly around for a bit before Huginn was finally caught.

“CAW CAW CAW CAW CAW!” (Huginn)

“Shush you.” (Fia)

“Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe.” (Pram)

“Spicy chicken. Go preen yourself outside for a bit, see who’s spicy then.” (Fia)

She approached a window and opened it before tossing Huginn outside. I felt the wave of heat come inside before Miss Fiametta shut the window again.

“*Phew* It’s been a while since I’ve felt some serious, summer-like heat. Since this is probably a worldwide event, I feel bad for those people that live that desert.” (Fia)

“So, will this be a normal thing that happens every month now?” (Pram)

“Probably not. It’s only like this since it’s their first time letting loose all the pent up desires they have, after this will be way less noticeable.” (Fia)

“...” (Pram)

“Hehehe. If I’m going to miss one thing about this, it’s making you and Keeno into tomatoes when I say something to embarrass you.” (Fia)

“Why would that be the thing you miss!?” (Pram)

“Because it’s the privilege of the big sister to embarrass her little sister and her little sister’s closest friend.” (Fia)

“That makes no sense!” (Pram)

“Hehehehehehehe.” (Fia)

Chaos Realm:

Order: Well, I knew it was happening, but will that massive heat wave cause any trouble to that world?

Not really. The Sun Spirits are actually handling it was better than I expected. I’d be more worried about Huginn.

Order: It’s getting what it deserves. It’s rude calling a lady something she doesn’t like.

I agree. Sure, I found it funny, but calling her that twice was too far.

Order: Agreed.